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Alice Crary
Co-editor of "The Good It Promises, The Harm It Does", University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at The New School for Social Research, and a critic of effective altruism.
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Aug 23, 2024
• 53min
Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?
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In this engaging discussion, Peter Singer, a leading philosopher and bioethics professor, advocates for the effectiveness of the effective altruism movement, emphasizing strategic charitable giving. In contrast, Alice Crary critiques its focus on measurable outcomes, arguing it overlooks vital social justice issues and complex human suffering. The conversation deftly navigates the moral dilemmas inherent in philanthropy and explores the movement's implications for animal welfare and systemic inequalities, making for a thought-provoking debate.
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